Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-25
Meeting Of the Executive Committee
and Board of Directors of the shen-
andoah County Agricultural Society.

Meeting Of the Executive Committee
and Board ofDirectors of the shen-
andoah County Agricultural Society
Alta called meeting Of the Executive
Committee of the Shenandoah County AZ
ricultural Society, held at their Office, in
the Court House, Woodstock, Va, Feb.
! 10, 1857, present d. d. Carter, Chairman
Frank King, y. NJ. Rhodes, w. l.. Laugh
lin, II. II. Ilaun and Hampson Borden.
The following was offered subject to the
approval Of the Board OF Directors
Moved that a meeting Of Stockholders
he held vt the Fair Grounds Wednesday
and Thursday, June lst and 2nd, at which
there shall be addresses and discussions on
all agricultural topics, trials Of speed, and
sach other features as the Executive Com
mittee may sec proper to adopt. Admis-
sion 10 be free. That manufacturers OF
and dealers in agricultural implements be
notified 10 exhibit them, and that due no
tice he given through the press.
On motion the meeting Adjourned.
RI. LACEY, Secretary.
Pursuant TO adjournment the Board OF
Directors of the Shenandoah Comfy Agri-
cultural Society met at their office, in the
Court House, Woodstock, Va, on Satur-
day. Feb. 10. Isl. Present, Frank King,
President, W. L. Laughlin, W. H. New
man, D. D. Carter, II. II. Ham, n. NJ
Rhodes, j. II. Newell, AbRm Miller, A.
X. Holingsworth and lIampson Borden.
Minutes Of last meeting were read and
approved after making the following
amendments, viz That the capacity OF
the cistern to be dug in front Of horse
stall No. ~ shall be one thousand barrels
instead Of 800 as heretofore determined.
That the cistcru to be dug at the end of
the pipe now laid from Geo. W. Koontz's
well shall have capacity of 1000 barrels
instead Of 800, as heretofore determined.
/ The report of the committee appointed
TO suggest the best plan for renting or
leasing the race track was called for, aud
the report Of the Chairman, and also one
from W. L. Laughlin, member Of the
committee, were read.
The President appointed as committee
on contagious animal diseases Judge Rye,
ID. s. Henkle and l.. Tripctt, ir.
The following resolution was offered
and adopted: That the track and grounds
be rented to the highest bidder. lie to be
suitable person, with the agreement
That all stockholders shall be entitled 10
the free use of the track after 3 p. N. each
day, except Sunday, whenever it is in a
condition to be driven upon. The party
renting the grounds be required 10 keep
general watchfulness over the property Of
tue Society, and to keep the track in good
repair at all times, and as a compensation
for his services and outlay he be allowed
TO charge all new stockholders rea-ona-
bic price for the use Of the track, not to
exceed 500 for a driving privilege for the
season, and that all persons shall pay, not
exceeding $500 per bead for training pur-
poses. The lessee to live upon the grounds
or keep some one there at all times.
On motion the report of the Executive
Committee as to the Spring meeting was
adopted, and il was ordered that the meet.
ing shall be called "An Agricultural and
Stockholders Meeting" Resolved, That
the lessee Of the track be referred TO the
Executive Committee with full power to
act in accordance with the resolutions
passed.
The President read a communication
from Judge Rye Offering his resignation as
Superintendent Of grounds and on motion
the same was accepted.
The following was offered and adopted
Whereas the Hon. Judge Rye, Superin-
tendent Of grounds, has oecn called TO the
responsible position Of Special Commis-
sioner 10 build a road TO Hardy comfy,
which will not only be Of great benefit TO
both counties, but also to the Society n
aGordiug a short aud easy road for the
people Of West Virginia to reach our Fairs,
and whereas the acceptance of this posi-
ton by Judge Rye necessitates his rcsig
nation Of that Of Superintendent of
grounds,
Resolved, That the Shenandoah County
Agi icutural Society hereby tenders its
heartiest thanks to him for the earnest,
active interest he has manifested in its
welfare since its inception, and our high
appreciation OF his untiring efforts to pro
mote its success and usefulness.
Resolved That this resolution be en-
tered upon our records and a copy trans
mitted to Judge Rye by the Secretary.
On motion, resolved. That the Presi-
dent appoint committee of three. who
shall act as Fair Grounds Committee and
also as building committee, and that they
shall appoint foreman to superintend
each job of work that is done on the Fa'r
Grounds. The President appointed Is
such committee D. d. Carter W. II. New
man and W. L. Laughlin.
The following bills were allowed and
ordered to be paid the bill of w. X. Gin
for $500; Stickley & Boyer $50
On motion, resolved That the President
shall be ex-oficio member OF all COM
mittees.
Resolved, That all unpaid accounts due
the Society be placed in the hands Of a
collector.
Resolved, That the account Of J. w.
Santmiers be corrected and his certificate
Of stock issued to him.
Resolved. That the Executive Commit.
tee I've empowered to contract with snit-
able person to solicit stock subscriptions
and to pay commission Of 10 per cent.
on all stock 50 taken as soon as it shall lie
paid up in full.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
r. II. LACEY, Secretary.
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